Overall score
Don
34.0/100
Stony Rise
44.3/100
Don vs Stony Rise, TAS suburb comparison
Don for retirees and beach lifestyle; Stony Rise for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DonStony Rise
Crime rate
Don
3732.1 / 1k
Stony Rise
3295.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Don
21
Stony Rise
20
Population
Don
647
Stony Rise
728
Metric leadDon 2Stony Rise 7across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDon
- Best for beach lifestyleDon
- Best for investmentStony Rise
- Best for best valueStony Rise
- Best for best schoolsStony Rise
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Don | Stony Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.0/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.5/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 3732.1 / 1k | 3295.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 6 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 20 |
| Population | 647 | 728 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Don is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Stony Rise is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Don leans into coastal living, while Stony Rise feels more inland and suburban in character.
Don tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Stony Rise stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Don if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Stony Rise for investors and value-focused buyers.